‘Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation’ and Spark International Organize Joint Workshop

AMMAN - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation (TAGUCI), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), in cooperation with Spark, has organized a workshop on the development of academic curriculums and programs, in line with the previously-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two sides. 

The workshop was held in the presence of the TAGUCI Dean, Dr. Naser Al-Nsor, in addition to the TAGUCI academic faculty and administrative members including Dr. Mohammad Abu Yaman, TAGUCI deputy dean, Mr. Mamoun Abu Al-Sebaa, TAGUCI assistant dean for management and external relations, Dr. Raed Hanandeh, TAG.Global executive director for digital transformation, and Ms. Razan Khirfan, quality senior officer. That is in addition to Mr. Nermin Begovic, Spark’s director of Business Development and Curriculum in Higher Education Institutions, and Mr. Ahmad Haj As'hab, SPARK project officer. 

During the event, Dr. Al-Nsor pointed out that the purpose of the workshop is to benefit from the expertise and experience SPARK possess in developing academic programs in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation in accordance with the international standards, noting that the University College is one of the pioneering universities  embracing this approach. 

It is worth mentioning that the workshop was held as part of TAGUCI's efforts in developing academic programs to keep pace with the development and novelty in the field of entrepreneurship and digital innovation. The workshop was also held in line with the vision and directions of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.Global founder and chairman, on the need of providing students with the necessary knowledge to create future innovators. 

The workshop also proves TAGUCI’s keenness to promote and develop the culture of entrepreneurship and innovation at all levels inside the University College and the local community in general. This could lead to creating opportunities for improvement and development, and is effectively contributing to guiding the University College toward excellence through international partnerships and by enhancing cooperation with organizations concerned with innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Founded in 1994, Spark is an independent, dynamic international development organization with offices in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Spark aims to increase the number of sustainable job opportunities and economic prospects for people in these societies, through development of higher education and the local private sector. 

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation (TAGUCI) is a University College is an independent educational institution accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education, the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions, the membership of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).